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HW05 NDF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,487 mi
Last recorded53,487 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,144 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2022 51,144 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2021 50,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,552 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 32,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box shelling,recheck all four tyres again next mot all cracking due to low milage

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre cracking.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Rear exhaust silencer shelling.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,962 miles

rear silencer shelling

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes binding

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,862 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,955 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,476 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HW05 NDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW05 NDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW05 NDF registered?

HW05 NDF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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